Imaging Engineer III

Endeavor Health•Skokie, IL

5d•$43 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Engineer III analyzes, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, calibrates, and tests complex diagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment. The role performs advanced service according to company and department procedures, manufacturer recommendations, physicists’ specifications, and applicable codes and regulations. The engineer supports clinical staff at assigned sites, provides technical guidance to Biomedical Equipment Technicians and Imaging Engineers, and helps develop technicians to take first-call responsibilities. The position also documents inspections, repairs, and adjustments; trains staff on equipment use; and coordinates with radiation physicists on quality assurance testing, calibration, and disposal for state licensing. The engineer contributes to equipment selection, service-contract negotiations, capital replacement recommendations, equipment evaluations, and RFP/RFI development. The role responds to urgent requests across facilities and works to reduce reliance on manufacturer and third-party maintenance and repair labor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license; state-specific licenses are accepted.
At least 5 years of experience servicing imaging equipment across multiple classes of diagnostic imaging equipment, including digital imaging and networking technology.
Expert-level skills in one or more high-technology imaging modalities.
Knowledge of specialized imaging modalities, including CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, PACS, Vascular/Cath labs, and radiation oncology.
Knowledge of safety precautions for servicing high-voltage equipment and working with ionizing radiation.
Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of networking technology.
Advanced troubleshooting, calibration, and repair skills for highly complex imaging systems.
Ability to manage multiple projects, serve as a technical resource for Biomedical Equipment Technicians and Imaging Engineers, and respond to urgent customer requests across facilities.

Responsibilities

Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair highly complex diagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment; install, calibrate, and test new imaging systems.
Perform advanced imaging equipment service in accordance with corporate and department procedures, manufacturer recommendations, physicists’ specifications, and applicable codes and regulations.
Work with clinical staff at primary assigned sites to ensure their needs are met and provide advanced technical support for complex imaging devices.
Serve as a technical resource for Biomedical Equipment Technicians and Imaging Engineers, and help prepare Biomedical Equipment Technicians to take first-call responsibilities.
Document inspection, repair, and adjustment records; install imaging equipment, tubes, and transformers; and train staff on equipment use.
Coordinate with the radiation physicist on QA testing, calibration, and disposal for state licensing.
Assist with new-equipment selection and service-contract negotiations; recommend capital equipment replacements to CE leadership.
Respond to urgent customer requests and participate in new-equipment evaluations and RFP/RFI development.
Minimize contract dependency and the use of manufacturer or third-party labor for maintenance and repair of responsible systems.